Thin-Crust Pizza Dough for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (5g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon (5g) instant or active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) warm water (105-115°F)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing

Preparation Time:

• 10 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 10-12 minutes per pizza

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Gradually add the warm water while mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion out into a thin crust, about 12-14 inches in diameter.
6. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
7. Top the pizza crusts with your favorite toppings and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, 1/8 pizza)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crisp, thin crust
• Customizable with various toppings
• Suitable for American taste buds

User Comments:

• "The best pizza dough I've ever made! It was so easy to work with and turned out perfectly thin and crispy."
• "This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. I can quickly whip up a batch of dough and have a delicious homemade pizza ready in no time."
• "I love that this recipe uses ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizzas on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• If the dough becomes too dry, add a little bit more water. On the other hand, if it becomes too sticky, add a little bit more flour.
• Let the pizza crusts cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving to prevent the toppings from falling off.